What is anchor date/time in SAP TM - Transportation Management?

SAP Term: anchor date/time

• Component: TM

• Component Name: Transportation Management

• Description: The reference point used by the system when calculating dates and times. For example, you can use an anchor date/time to determine a planning horizon.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Anchor date/time is a feature in SAP Transportation Management (TM) that allows users to set a specific date and time for a shipment. This date and time is used as the reference point for all other activities related to the shipment, such as scheduling, tracking, and billing. The anchor date/time can be set manually or automatically based on the user's preferences.
  
  How to use it: 
  To set an anchor date/time in SAP TM, go to the “Shipment” tab and select “Set Anchor Date/Time”. Enter the desired date and time in the appropriate fields. Once the anchor date/time is set, it will be used as the reference point for all other activities related to the shipment.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting an anchor date/time, it is important to consider the time zone of the shipment's origin and destination. This will ensure that all activities related to the shipment are accurately scheduled and tracked. Additionally, it is important to keep in mind that any changes made to the anchor date/time will affect all other activities related to the shipment.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using anchor date/time in SAP TM, please refer to the official SAP documentation at https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_TM/9.0_SP00/en-US.